The prospect of real talent comes a dime a dozen, and
when that talent emerges, there are auditions to be had, deals to be made,
contracts to be signed and the rise of star to inevitably happen. However, all
of these steps within this process must be executed in a timely fashion and by
the right people with the know-how and the heart of gold.

RUSH management is
just the talent management agency to provide the aiding hand in crafting not
just any star, but a bright star that will continue to burn brilliantly when
other acts have taken a bow. Carrie, the endearing CEO and helping hand at RUSH
will make sure that the path to stardom is one lest veered from. She has a
heart of pure intention, a laugh that is warming, and knowledge of the SL
entertainment industry that will leave our head swimming for air. And, so now,
I present to you the wonderful and fiercely passionate entertainment management
organization, RUSH Management.

Interview with Carrie Rainforest

Mikile
Vinciolo:Whatis your role? What is it that you do in
this role for RUSH?

Carrie
Rainforest: I do a variety of things at [RUSH]. I help
with posting and do a variety of small things like helping Seamack with
whatever he needs me to do. I manage a musician through RUSH management, I have
a lot of other small jobs that I take care of, as well. I am really a helper
more than anything, I think. I do what needs doing. I also assist with band
needs, for example fixing scheduling problems. I define my role as a top-tier
helper.

MV: How did you get into the business of
music/musician management?

CF:
That is a long story. (Laughs) When I came to SL I had little to do and was
bored. I nearly left. One of the venue owners sent me a note card telling me
she was having a lot of trouble and needed help. I went and volunteered to help
her. She hired me and I worked for her for over 2 years. I helped her with many
chores and tasks. The sim was a charity
sim. I would IM the musicians and told them who had donated so they could thank
the person for the donation. I would talk with the musicians and help them with
scheduling shows, I would post them to events and post notices to music groups.
I learned a lot about the musicians and I helped teach some the hosts for the club.
It was a very interesting and fun road trip. Simultaneously, I began to work
with Rocky Toocool as his manager for about three years, I would schedule his
shows and work with the host venues.

MV: I see that you manage RL talent, but does
RUSH also manage off-grid talent that holds stake in the SL entertainment
industry?

CF:
Yes! We promoted and produced the Mary J. Blige show. This was a very big
production with the band, the dancers and the choir. It involved many rehearsals in order to get
the animations and all the music right. It was hard work but wonderfully
interesting, too, as it was not a live music show. The music was recorded and
the avatars had the animations and the instruments to use and all had to be
coordinated.

MV: Are there any other RL talents that RUSH
manages?

CF: We
are working with MiMi Singer right now. She is a live musician in SL. We also
has shows with Saty from time to time, Susie Darling, Lifearose sings for Ruth
Chris Steakhouse, too. So, we have wonderful talent on board.

MV: What is the future for RUSH management?

CF:
MiMi Singer. New Talent. Beautiful singer with a powerhouse voice. I went to
her first show at the Palladium and she did a beautiful job. Wonderful voice.
She does all of her singing live. She is just now getting started with us.